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Roland Gold Series RMIDI-G3 MIDI Cable, 3-Feet
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Roland Gold Series RMIDI-G3 MIDI Cable, 3-Feet

Bottom line: The Roland Gold Series RMIDI-G3 MIDI Cable: Gold-plated contacts on heavy-duty connectors resist corrosion; main trade-off: 3 ft is tight for racked or across-room MIDI gear.

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Pros & Cons

Pros

  • ✓ Gold-plated contacts on heavy-duty connectors resist corrosion
  • ✓ Spiral shielding plus 4-conductor wiring cuts MIDI data interference
  • ✓ Backed by a lifetime guarantee from Roland
  • ✓ Sold in 3, 5, 10, 15, and 20 ft versions for any rig layout

Cons

  • ✗ 3 ft is tight for racked or across-room MIDI gear
  • ✗ 5-pin DIN only, so no USB-MIDI device support
  • ✗ Thick woven jacket is stiffer to route than thin budget cables
  • ✗ Roland does not publish shielding or capacitance specs

Manufacturer description

Roland Gold Series MIDI cables are the premium solution for connecting all your MIDI gear. Multi-strand copper wire reliably transmits your data, while high-density spiral shielding eliminates any possible interference and unwanted noise. Incorporating high-quality connectors with gold plated contacts and a heavy-duty woven outer jacket, these professional cables provide ultra-reliable operation and superior performance. MIDI cable, 3 ft./1 m length. Also available in 5 ft./1.5 m (RMIDI-G5), 10 ft./3 m (RMIDI-G10), 15 ft./4.5 m (RMIDI-G15), and 20 ft./6 m (RMIDI-G20) lengths.

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SpecPicks scored Roland Gold Series RMIDI-G3 MIDI Cable using a rating × review-volume × price-fit model applied to published specs and reviews across the audio & midi category. Roland's audio & midi lineup sits within the broader category mid-tier; price and specs are the deciding factors over brand loyalty here. Judge it on the specification table and the price rather than on sentiment: check the figures that decide your use case, then put it side-by-side with two or three close alternatives in the Compare tool before clicking through.

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Key Features

  • MIDI cable, 3 ft./1 m length. Also available in 5 ft./1.5 m (RMIDI-G5), 10 ft./3 m (RMIDI-G10), 15 ft./4.5 m (RMIDI-G15), and 20 ft./6 m (RMIDI-G20) lengths.
  • Heavy-duty connectors with gold contacts
  • Four-conductor configuration
  • Low-noise design with heavy-duty polyethylene insulation
  • Lifetime guarantee

Full Specifications

BrandRoland
ColorGold series
ModelRMIDI-G3
Cable TypeMIDI
Item ShapeRound
Model NameGold Series RMIDI-G3 Midi Cable
Unit Count1.0 Count
Item Length3 Feet
Part NumberRMIDI-G3
Connector TypeMidi
Item Type NameGold Series RMIDI-G3 Midi Cable
Number of Pins5
Outer MaterialHeavy-duty woven outer jacket
Maximum Voltage15 Volts (DC)
Number of Items1
Special FeatureNoise Reduction
Connector GenderMale-to-Male
Compatible DevicesMusical Instrument, Synthesizer
Included ComponentsCable
Indoor Outdoor UsageIndoor, Outdoor

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